There are a lot of antique and "junque" shops where I live. I once saw a highly ornate Deruta pitcher in a shop. It should have sold for at least $200 (I'm a fan of Deruta). This pitcher was priced at $25. I couldn't believe it. I snapped it up and resolved to go back to the shop soon. When I returned a month later, the shop had gone out of business -- no surprise there.
Parakeet! You lucky bird! I absolutely love majolica! Did you know that Deruta has a Watchtower on their heraldry crest?